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100th Birthday
Record-Setting Event
Saturday, May 30, 2026

Be Part of History. Be an Icon.

In honor of what would have been Marilyn Monroe’s 100th birthday, Palm Springs is turning the desert platinum. We aren't just celebrating, we’re aiming for the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ title for the largest gathering of Marilyn Monroe look-alikes ever seen!

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The Great Marilyn Record Attempt

  • When: Saturday, May 30, 2026

  • Where: Downtown Palm Springs, around the "Forever Marilyn" statue.

  • The Mission: To surpass the current record and fill the streets with a sea of white dresses and blonde curls.

  • All ages welcome. Everyone is included.

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Registration Includes Your "Icon Kit"

For a $75 registration fee, you don’t just join the record attempt; you get the full Marilyn transformation.

Every participant receives:

  • The Signature White "Subway" Dress (Select your size at checkout)

  • Stylized Platinum Blonde Wig​

  • Martini Glass

May 28-June 1, 2026

Entertainment
Social Events
Trendy Dining
Films
Lounge Poolside
Spa Treatments
Boutique Shopping
Vintage Shopping​

The Centennial of an Icon: Marilyn at 100

Celebrating love, inclusion, and the power of being seen. 

 

Step onto the red carpet and into the golden age of Hollywood. This isn’t just a getaway; it’s a legendary Palm Springs takeover. Immerse yourself in a curated weekend of couture, cocktails, and midnight jazz, all designed in the image of the world’s most enduring muse.

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From sun-drenched poolside lounging to world-class canyon hiking, find your rhythm in the desert. Then, make history with us: Join the official world-record attempt for the largest gathering of Marilyn look-alikes ever assembled.

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Diamonds are forever—this weekend is once in a lifetime.

Platinum Sponsor

How It Works

Your Impact
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By taking part in the Marilyn 100 Record-Breaking event, you will help raise vital funds for programs and support for the Coachella Valley's 40-year-old Pride organization.

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Marilyn Monroe wasn’t just an icon of glamour; she was a bold advocate for authenticity, compassion, and standing with marginalized communities before it was safe to do so.​​

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Marilyn 100 honors that legacy by celebrating love, visibility, and belonging, values that the City of Palm Springs proudly reinforces.

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Supporting one another and combating hate takes a unified community. Allies are significantly important to a unified community. Marilyn Monroe was an ally of the marginalized, and with your fabulous support as a '50s bombshell, we will honor her legacy and foster Pride in and respect for  LGBTQ communities locally and globally.

“We are all born sexual creatures. 

It’s a pity so many people despise and

crush this natural gift.”

—Marilyn Monroe

Marilyn 100 Palm Springs

Look-a-like

Registration

Register up to 4 Marilyns with this form. Create a team and invite others to join. Your Icon Costume Kit (size S, M, LG, or XL) is included with registration. Plus Sizes available with upcharge. Costume Size info: Small up to 125lb, Med up to 140lb, Large up to 155lb, and XL up to 170lb. See Plus Size upgrade availability below.

Choose your Icon Kit Costume size: Marilyn 1

Icon Costume Kit Details


Deluxe Marilyn pleated sleeveless halter dress. Features

  • 100% polyester interlock knit fabric

  • Deep V-neckline with same-fabric halter ties at the back of the neck

  • Elastic back waistband

  • Waist yoke supports a circle skirt

Blonde Marilyn Costume Wig Features

  • Blonde synthetic hair

  • Mesh wig cap with elastic band at the back

  • One size fits most adults

Choose your Icon Kit Costume size: Marilyn 2
Choose your Icon Kit Costume size: Marilyn 3
Choose your Icon Kit Costume size: Marilyn 4

Registration

(includes S, M, LG, or XL Icon Costume Kit. Select Plus Size upcharge below.)

Icon Costume pickup location and dates will be sent to you by April 15, 2026.


Sweetheart, if we’re going to be sisters for for the World Record, we simply must match?


To make sure we’re all looking absolutely radiant, every single one of you needs to wear our special Marilyn Icon Kit. And don’t you worry your pretty little head about a thing, sugar, the whole kit is included the moment you register.

  • The Dress: A shimmering little number just for you.

  • The Hair: That famous platinum wig to catch all the light.

  • The Toast: A martini glass for our big birthday "Cheers!"

As for your shoes? Well, a girl should always be comfortable when she’s dancing, so I’ll leave those "sensible" heels entirely up to you. It’s going to be just wonderful, boo-boo-be-doop!

Select one item ($)

Plus Size Upgrade

Are you looking for something that feels just a bit more... comfortable? If you’re dreaming of a fit that truly loves your silhouette, try to size up . Pick the one that embraces those gorgeous curves of yours. You deserve to feel absolutely breathtaking!
Plus Size 1X, 48" chest 42" waist Upgrade
Plus Size 1X, 48" chest 42" waist Upgrade$10
Plus Size 2X, 54" chest 46" waist Upgrade
Plus Size 2X, 54" chest 46" waist Upgrade$14
Plus Size 3X, 57” chest 48" waist Upgrade$18
Plus Size 4X, 60” chest 50” waist Upgrade$20

TERMS OF PARTICIPATION: I understand that to participate in the Marilyn 100, I will be required to wear/purchase a Marilyn Icon Costume Kit (dress, wig, and martini glass are included in the kit) as part of my registration. Optional accessories, such as lipstick, nail polish, and Classic Faux Pearl Necklaces, will be available for purchase on the Marilyn 100 website.


Thank you, Marilyn!

Marilyn Monroe wasn’t just an icon of glamour; she was a bold advocate for authenticity, compassion, and standing with marginalized communities before it was safe to do so.​

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Marilyn 100 honors that legacy by celebrating love, visibility, and belonging. The event is a fundraiser for Palm Springs Pride to foster Pride in and respect for the LGBTQ+ communities locally and globally.

Visitor Information 

Plan Your Stay in Palm Springs

Coming from out of town? We’ve made it easy to find your home away from home while you prepare for your star turn.

Travel & Lodging

Local Attractions

  • The "Forever Marilyn" Statue: The epicenter of our record attempt.

  • Palm Springs Art Museum: Explore the culture and history of the desert.

  • Palm Canyon Drive: World-class dining and shopping just steps from the event.

  • Pride Monument: 

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